Preparing Posthumanist Perspectives on AI-Human Collaboration in Developing Cyber Ethics Curricula


Straight - Lowery - Poehlman - Yowika

University of Arizona

Introductions

Ryan Straight, PhD
Assistant Professor
ryanstraight@arizona.edu

Jonathon Hernandez-Lowery
Graduate
jrl84623@arizona.edu

David Poehlman
Undergraduate
dpoehlman@arizona.edu

Waamene Yowika
Undergraduate
waamene@arizona.edu

Follow along!

Since the Paper

  • AI-generated case studies in CYBV 329
  • Focus on student engagement & outcomes
  • 25 completed survey responses
  • Mixed-methods assessment

Key Findings

  • Strong student engagement
  • High effectiveness ratings
  • Positive learning outcomes
  • Rich qualitative feedback

Study Background

  • AI-generated case studies in cyber ethics
  • Novel pedagogical approach
  • Collaboration between human & AI
  • Focus on student engagement

Key Innovation

  • Realistic scenarios for complex topics
  • Integration with existing curricula
  • Balanced technical & ethical content

Student Engagement

  • 72% strongly agreed with effectiveness
  • High interest in case study format
  • Deep engagement with materials

Notable Elements

  • Real-world scenarios
  • Contemporary issues
  • Practical applications

Learning Outcomes

  • Enhanced understanding of concepts
  • Increased confidence in application
  • Better grasp of complexities

Student Feedback

  • More practical than traditional methods
  • Clear connection to real-world issues
  • Strong theoretical foundation

Development Process

  1. Module Design
    • 7 core modules, 5 case studies, 4 fabricated
    • Integration with NSA requirements
    • Focus on practical application
  2. AI Collaboration
    • Mostly Anthropic’s Claude implementation
    • Iterative refinement process
    • Student feedback integration

graph TD
    A[Course & NSA Objectives] --> B[AI Generation]
    B --> C[Student Review]
    C --> D[Refinement]
    D --> E[Implementation]
    E --> F[Feedback]
    F --> D
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#bbf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#dfd,stroke:#333

Scenario Structure

  • Background documents
  • Character profiles
  • Social media elements
  • Timeline progression

Integration

  • Real-world parallels
  • Multiple perspectives
  • Ethical considerations
  • Policy implications

Topic Coverage

  • Ethics: Strong foundation
  • Policy: Clear understanding
  • Law: Practical application

Integration Success

  • Balanced coverage
  • Interconnected topics
  • Real-world relevance

Common Themes in Student Feedback

  1. Real-world Application
    • Industry relevance
    • Current issues
  2. Learning Experience
    • Engaging format
    • Clear objectives
  3. Critical Thinking
    • Complex scenarios
    • Multiple perspectives

Recommendations

  1. Expand Interactive Elements
    • More hands-on components
    • Group discussions
  2. Development Areas
    • Scenario complexity
    • Timeline management
    • Additional topics
  3. Research
    • Long-term impact
    • Comparative analysis

Future Directions

  • Comparative effectiveness studies
  • Long-term impact assessment
  • Integration with other disciplines

Next Steps

  • Expanded scenario library
  • Enhanced interactive elements
  • Cross-institutional implementation

Thank you!

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